Defensive Pistol 1

December 8 • 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This course is the first in a series of Defensive Pistol courses. The class teaches shooters the foundations of firearm handling, stance, grip, sight acquisition, trigger control, and other skills necessary to succeed in a defensive pistol encounter. The fundamentals gained in this course are also extremely beneficial to any student wishing to improve their shooting skills and manipulation of the handgun. If you have received your Concealed Handgun Permit, or intend to do so, westrongly recommend that you take this course. No prior knowledge of handguns or defensive shooting is required to attend Defensive Pistol 1. Defensive Pistol 1 is a prerequisite for all other Handgun Defensive Pistol and Skills and Drills Sessions taught at Triangle Shooting Academy.

All attendees must arrive at least 15 minutes early to complete waiver, watch safety video, purchase range card, pay for class (if not already done), and finish other registration requirements.

Objectives and Topics Covered:

Shooting Stance

The Roles of the Hands

Grip

Eye Dominance

Sight Alignment

Shot Placement

Trigger Control

The Punch-out

Work space

The Initial Load and Status Check

The Emergency Reload

Clearing Malfunctions

Materials Required:

Semi-Automatic Pistol (Available for rent for Defensive Pistol 1 ($15 rental fee applies). Revolvers are NOT allowed for this class.

You are required to give a 48-hour notice if you are unable to attend the course for which you have registered. If you fail to give this notice, or you no-call/no-show to the class, you will not receive a refund. You may register for another class at full price.

If you need to reschedule your course, this also must be done with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to avoid losing your class fee. You may reschedule or receive a refund if you contact us at least 48 hours before the class.